SURE Payments for Farmers in Wilkes

Wilkes County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Julia W Houck has announced that the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses begins Monday, November 14.   “Producers across North Carolina experienced natural disasters during the 2010 crop year, causing hardship and financial losses to their agricultural operations,” said Julia Houck. “The SURE program provides assistance when disaster strikes.  Producers with 2010 crop losses are strongly encouraged to contact the Wilkes County FSA office to enroll in the SURE program," Houck explained.  To qualify for a SURE payment, a producer's operation must be located in a county declared as a disaster for 2010, and have at least a 10 percent production loss affecting one crop of economic significance.  Wilkes County producers wanting information on SURE program eligibility requirements can contact the Wilkes County FSA office at 207 W Main Street, by phone 336-838-3622 ext 2, or visit the website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/sure.